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knowing when to fold 'em

knowing when to fold 'em is the present participle and gerund of know when to fold 'em.

Meaning of know when to fold 'em

Verb

know when to fold 'em (third-person singular simple present knows when to fold 'em, present participle knowing when to fold 'em, simple past knew when to fold 'em, past participle known when to fold 'em)

  1. (informal, slang) To exercise sound judgment in a situation that is precarious and uncertain.

Questions about knowing when to fold 'em

What is knowing when to fold 'em the present participle and gerund of?
Knowing when to fold 'em is the present participle and gerund of know when to fold 'em.

Words near knowing when to fold 'em in the dictionary

  1. knowing what o'clock it is
  2. knowing what side of one's bread is buttered
  3. knowing what side of the bread is buttered
  4. knowing what side one's bread is buttered on
  5. knowing what's o'clock
  6. knowing when to fold 'em
  7. knowing where one stands
  8. knowing where the bodies are buried
  9. knowing whether one is Arthur or Martha
  10. knowing which end is up
  11. knowing which side one's bread is buttered on

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